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2010 BMW X6 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 BMW X6 has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 BMW X6

Engine
7
Electrical
3
Powertrain
3
Airbags
3

7

Complaints

2

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Engine Recalls

18V248000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i x...

11V521000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 28, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X6. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER, THE C...
Jun 20, 2018ENGINEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING INDICATOR IS ON, WHICH PRESENTS A CHANCE OF CIRCUIT BOARD OVERHEATING. IT ...
Jan 10, 2018ENGINEBOUGHT IN 2018 NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 2 OR 3 MONTHS LATER TO DEALER AT SERIVILLE IN BMW FOR OIL CHANGE AN...
Dec 20, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE WARNING IN...
Dec 19, 2017ENGINEWATER PUMP FAILURE, VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW WATER PUMP, THIS IS SOMETHING BMW IS WELL AWARE OF ON MANY ...
Nov 1, 2017ENGINEI STARTED MY STATIONARY VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY AND I SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFT...
Nov 3, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY LATE MODEL 2010 BMW X6M BURST INTO FLAMES, EXPLODED AND WAS COMPLETELY TOTAL...

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